despite
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Walsh said in late April that demand for summer travel had held up well despite the fare increases, but airlines are nervously eyeing the prospects for oil prices as the Mideast war drags on.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Charlie Kirk and Pope Francis, despite their different views.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
England have no injury concerns and despite the start of the World Cup being so close, Tuchel said the condition of the pitch "will not affect my team selection".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Yet its plans to “modernize” the TV-and-movie house seem to have fallen awfully hard on 60 Minutes itself, despite the news brand’s status as one of Paramount’s most treasured properties.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
But despite the curious items we discover, the castle is not entertaining.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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